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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrxniick:
International shipment release! :)

Won't be here till Monday though :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axtn95:
What did you guys do for cloves security checks? I tried to get the authorization code from my credit card company, they said they cant give it to me, what the hell do i do?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrxniick:
I had the same issue. I called, they told me no twice. I asked to speak to a supervisor, and he gave me the code.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
Hee hee hee I can't believe you did that!! Actually I can - 'cos don't think it didn't cross my mind too :-)

I hope yours clears soon - did you manage to get any confirmation from FedEx that they had the form?

I'm crossing my fingers that it might make it to my local FedEx depot tomorrow morning - then I may be able to pick it up. Mind you, I asked FedEx if I would be able to do that, and they said maybe not, as the local depots do not unload the packages on Saturday, unless they are specifically Saturday delivery packages. Oh well, will see what happens.

I hope you get your Negri one tomorrow. I expect a report on the new phone! :-D

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I had no problem getting my code from the credit card company. I ended up scanning my drivers license, and then emailing that scan, plus the authorization number, to Clove. It was past COB UK, but I got an email from them the next UK business day that the security stuff was fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axtn95:
uggh they keep telling me that Clove has to call the merchant line, they won't give it. I hate this crap man, it shouldn't be this hard to buy a damn phone...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Expansys-USA

Order. Sleep. Wake up. Answer door.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axtn95:
Funny. My friend ordered from there now he has to wait 6 days for stock to come in.... Lot of sleeping there if he wants to wake up and answer the door XD

I guess ill have to send in the drivers licence, but i also just moved, so the address is going to be old, idk man Im confused...... I cant get authorization code and I cant send in the drivers licenses...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
Do you have any other form of ID which would have your address on it? Maybe a bill, or your rental or purchase documents from your new house? Something like that? I would email Clove (or call them early Monday morning) to ask what kinds of things they accept. I would also complain to the credit card company - mine gave my my code, no questions asked. If you pass their identity checks when you phone them, they should give you the code!

Alternatively, if you're really stuck, you might be able to cancel the order (since they won't yet have charged you or shipped it) and order from one of the other places where the phone is now becoming available in the US - Negri or Expansys ?

I'm not sure what else to suggest :-( I was a bit taken aback by Clove's security thing at first too!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Your friend did it wrong. All he needed to do was order prior to 3pm CDT this past Wed via overnight and FedEx would have rang the doorbell by 3pm on Friday.

Guess you snooze well, you know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axtn95:
Yah, he ordered late... man i keep wondering why i didn't just pay extra 20 bux to get it from expansys, if i only knew....

My damn credit card company is so stingy they wont give out crap!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
Wow sorry you guys ran into so many issues... Glad i ordered from Negri. Ill have mines in my hands this morning at 9am
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moppegaard:
Mine arrived yesterday, DHL from clove
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axtn95:
Are you happy? lol

I would of wet my pants.

Im still having trouble with this authorization crap, ill just get a hold of clove on monday, i think ill settle it out...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrxniick:
I called Fed Ex this morning because my phone is at a sort facility 2 MILES from where I live. The customer service rep said I can't pick it up today. So frustrating
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
just be happy your phone is actually on the way. I'm still waiting on Handtec to ship my pre-order.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
Mine is still sitting in Newark with "International Shipment Released.". I had hoped it would at least be in Chicago by now, if not at my local depot. I am hoping they just left it for the weekend because its not a Saturday delivery, and that it will make its way to Chicago on Sunday evening or Monday morning. If I don't get it delivered on Monday, I will be giving Fedex a piece of my mind (for what little that will be worth..)

I've never had an issue with FedEx before (UPS is another story) but lesson learned - next time ordering from Clove (or more precisely Europe) I'll be selecting DHL!!

BTW about collecting in Saturday - I asked FedEx about that yesterday, and they said that unless packages are Saturday delivery, the local depots do not even unload them on a Saturday.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
So, has everyone's shipments that were held up in customs cleared and out for delivery today?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pjmurphy77:
yeppers... on the truck for delivery!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
I'm hoping that's the case for mine. Since it was delayed to this week, I'm back at work and won't be home. So, I requested to just hold the package at the local FedEx hub for me to pick up after work, and since I put in that request, all tracking updates seemed to have ceased and the last thing I see is the "Clearance Delay," though it no longer says that in bold red letters anymore.

I guess I'll have to call and make sure my package is still making progress, I'll be really upset if it's still held up in customs like my tracking is showing...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
Dustin, I would call FedEx and make sure it really cleared. If you have a contact of someone you worked with on Friday, perhaps you can go directly to them. If you don't have a name, let me know, and I can pass you the details of the lady who helped me on Friday.

Whilst Clove did prepare and submit the forms to FedEx, I don't think we can rely on that. At least in my case, the form did NOT make it to the appropriate person in Newark, and I ended up preparing a form myself and directly emailing it to her, whereupon she released the package to customs - and it cleared from there later in the evening. I can only assume that whomever or wherever in FedEx that Clove submitted the forms to, did not do their job of getting the forms to the appropriate people in time.

Of course, as of this morning, I have a new problem :-) My package was on vehicle for delivery this morning, so I am waiting at home for it (I am lucky my job allows me to do that). While getting ready this morning, I looked out of the window to see a FedEx Express truck driving off. I had no call, no buzzer, and no delivery attempt notice was made.

I called FedEx, and they said the driver complained they couldn't find the address. They had been RIGHT OUTSIDE. The FedEx rep on the phone confirmed they had the correct address (they did) and put in a "message" for the driver to redeliver. I'm still waiting, 4 hours later. I will be calling again shortly.

I live in an apartment complex, with a buzzer system which calls the apartment dweller's phone directly. It's a pretty awful buzzer system, to be fair, but FedEx, UPS et al have had no trouble using it in the past. I really would love to know the driver's excuse for this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axtn95:
CLOVE IS AWESOME!

SO i had to pass the security checks, and apparently Wells Fargo had a policy on not giving out authorization codes and crap, so i wanted to switch to my AMEX card, and the rep on the phone said ill cancel it and you buy a new one. Then he emailed me back later saying no need to buy another one, you pass the security checks and your order is shipping! Awesome.... Also he said the FEDEX FCC issues are resolved, so no delay.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
Did you get your extra one from Negri, also?

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So glad you got that sorted! I guess Clove figured that if you were that insistent on getting the issue sorted, you probably were not an identity thief :-)

Hopefully it wings its way to you, and you get it soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
I called and seems customs never got the FCC form, or so they think as they can't get a hold of the customs agent handling my case either! I submitted a form myself as well as Clove telling me it was taken care of, yet it still sits on clearance delay. I was told FedEx would get back to me, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

On another note the automated phone tracking system tells me my package is on it's way to the local FedEx hub, so I really have no idea what's going on or where my Nexus is...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
My understanding is that FedEx hold on to the package and don't even give it to customs, until FedEx has the form. Once FedEx has the form, they "release" the package - i.e. pass it along with the form, to customs. From there, it's up to customs to review and then again "release" the package back to FedEx, who then send it on its merry way.

The reason I think this is because when I prepared and gave the form to the FedEx lady on Friday, she sent the following reply:

--QUOTE--

That was fine. I just submitted the shipment to US Customs for release. If released, it should arrive on Monday

--QUOTE--

In other words, if FedEx didn't get the form yet, they still have the package.

Of course, I could well be talking out of my "Nexus" here :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
All I know is I have no idea what's going on and no one can seem to answer me either. Just hoping I get a call back with good news or something.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wollyka:
I ordered from Clove and used Fedex to ship to Lebanon (since it was a little cheaper), but the order was stuck @ customs (clearance delay). I had to pay a big sum for clearance official papers. Hopefully, i i should get it tomorrow or the day after!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
I feel awful for you :-( Let me know if you need the lady's contact details from me, I can PM them or email or something.

I feel doubly bad because......my Galaxy Nexus arrived about 10 minutes ago! The driver reappeared, and it turned out the FedEx billfold had fallen out or been taken out (by customs??) and the only thing on the package was my address, handwritten, with no apartment number - so no wonder the driver couldn't buzz me this morning. I was watching for him all afternoon, and as soon as I saw the truck, I went out to the front of the building to meet him. He was extremely apologetic (I recognised him from past deliveries, and he recognised me) but it completely was not his fault. Anyway, I have the phone now, and impressed so far.

Hope you get yours soon Dustin :-(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
Big sigh of relief, my clearance detail is finally bringing up information and says the clearance release was at 9:20 on 11/28. No tracking updates from FedEx but at least I know it's progressing now, and have a good chance I'll be able to pick it up tomorrow!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
Great to hear! Sorry it took so long, but now hopefully it will make its way quickly to you! There should be no reason FedEx cannot have it at your local depot by tomorrow morning - let's hope! Mine took a couple of days to get from Newark to the local depot - but that was over the weekend, so they weren't exactly rushing it :-)

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Sorry to hear your country's customs charged you so much :-( That's one of the unfortunate risks with ordering stuff from overseas!

In my experience, ordering stuff from overseas TO the US generally there is no duty charged by customs - although it might depend upon what the item is I guess.

Where I always used to get caught was when I lived back in the UK. Ordering stuff from overseas TO the UK I would always be charged customs duty - and it was usually a lot :-(

Sucks to hear that Lebanon seems the same - but hope you get the phone soon!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
Worried for nothing! I have my Galaxy Nexus!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wollyka:
Thanks

the weird thing that it is totally random, sometimes i can import tablets, laptops,pc smartphones without any delays or problems or even paying customs duties. But in other times, the item is held and i have to clear it and pay customs duties! Last time, a manufacturer sent me a replacement motherboard (warranty replacement), and the motherboard was held at the customs and i had to pay even though the invoice clearly stated it was a replacement and should NOT be charged!!

It is really frustating
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ccampbell1:
That is incredibly unfair!! I imagine it would be so painstaking and troublesome to get it sorted, that customs knows they can generally get away with those sorts of things :-(

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Woot!! Glad you got it finally, and hope you're enjoying it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ninfragile14:
Does Clove include a US type charger or an adapter?? Mine is on order and I was just wondering. Also, if my order is shipping out tomorrow,do I need to worry about the Fedex FCC hold? Are they all through FedEx?? I didn't specify shipping, just standard. Thanks for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oka1:
I would have to say yes since the one I was using had a standard 3 prong 120/v plug..... my friend from the UK brought it with him never thought to ask if it had removable prongs for either/or connections.........
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinscottmiller:
I didn't receive any US adapter with mine, but this wasn't a big deal to me as I have countless micro USB cords, A/C adapters and chargers. Any of them should work.
[General Questions and Answers] purginator:
Hello!

I use a htc evo 3d.

When I answer a phone call, I can hear the other end, but if I talk "too early", it will not be heard. I have to wait for some seconds before I start speaking.

Is there anyone else that have got this problem?

:confused:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gangster429:
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[Galaxy S II Accessories] MagicMan3:
Im glad you like it. I just ordered one myself about 15mins ago.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] leijonasisu:
Thanks a lot for posting this! Finally a dock that I can use my phone horizontally with! Been searching all over high and low for a dock that lets me use my phone horizontally so I can dock it on the text, use a keyboard and then use Splashtop to control my computer at home. I'll be able to do some serious tasking now! Holding my phone is such a downer when I can control it with a mouse and keyboard. Might as well be a tablet now :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Br0k3r:
One question guys...do you think it can charge while in horizontal mode?

From what i get in the pictures, the charging is only in vertical mode. Anyone knows more info on that?

thanx!:)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Okur90:
Hey this looks awesome! does it work with the extended battery kit from samsung?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] santhuhardware:
Looking good..

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[Galaxy S II Accessories] k1000716:
Just search for "Sinjimoru Sync Stand for Samsung Galaxy" They're on Amazon and Ebay.

Lee
[Galaxy S II Accessories] egendomligt:
Do you reckon it'll work with an extended 3500mAh battery? It builds about 7-8mm extra on the back.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prufta:
Hi I'm recieving in Puero Rico with Claro 3g and they upgrade to LTE there is a software or configuration to catch that signal.

By the way I have a Sensayion ROM 1.

thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Herman76:
Don't think the LTE technology is only software. You need a phone that supports that signal to relieve it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prufta:
Thanks Herman
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eJLIFe:
Now that the Vibrant has an ICS ROM currently under development, and since I have read Vibrant ROM's can be ported to the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, does anyone know how feasible this would be? From my understanding the storage is a bit different (partitioning?) but the hardware in these devices appears very similar.

I've read the post about porting Vibrant ROM's but I've also read a few people haven't had much luck. Since I am on leave this coming week I've decided I'll tinker a bit with the concept, I'm also curious if anyone else has.

No doubt, I wish I had the capability to use the source to begin work on a ROM compiled directly towards the SGS4G, but alas I do not :)

Any ideas or inputs would be greatly appreciated. I am disappointed in the lack of development for this phone, but I do understand why.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] camalus:
Probably won't happen. We don't even have an aosp kernel compiled that I am aware of. Someone was trying to get the KJ6 kernel edited like drhonks and even that didn't turn out.

The couple devs we have left around here are just doing little tweaks and theaming the stock rom lately.... no real new developing afaik.

Kinda sucks... but this phone is pretty much dead in the water.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daxecutioner24:
Yea we are struggling to get	a dated cm7 so what makes you think we can get something newer than that.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eJLIFe:
@camalus But you do have the kernel released for GB by Samsung as of recent, which from what I've seen others are doing to get ICS working on their devices.

@daxecutioner24 If you can't find it, make it. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daxecutioner24:
@EjLIFE Not going krazy over cm7,ill be fine withput it:)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
People, cm kernel is made, just being tweaked, according to krylon. Lets wait patiently, maybe we'll get cm7, then someone will have enough courage to build ICS
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eJLIFe:
I'd agree, CM7 would be great to have on this device. And hopefully their development of CM7 could make moving from CM7 to CM9 much more easier. I just know this device should run ICS just as well as the Vibrant, and I've seen people port Vibrant ROM's to the SGS4G so I was curious if one thought their was a faster possibility.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] chris31jct:
If you are so needy for new ROMs and development then you should do it yourself or be patiently waiting for WIPs the "few" but great developers have announced and not flooding the forum with wine and cheese... Just my two cents... Im just saying...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mackster248:
Why do people always respond like this.

He's not whining or demanding anything. Just a thread of some questions and inquiries he was having. No need to semi slam him.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] David1239:
I know, the devs are great and i feel bad for them for having to put up with alot of crap from other members , but sometimes the devs are assholes too.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eJLIFe:
Actually, my inquiry was related to the idea of porting the ROM from the Vibrant to this device myself, and asking if anyone with knowledge of doing so if it was even a worthy attempt.

I'm also going to say I have noticed the Samsung side of XDA seems to have only a few developers with knowledge and insight and TONs of people waiting for a chance to flame others. Here is a hint: your post is entirely unconstructive. It isn't your job to protect the developers and when you hop into a thread to shoot your two cents of flame it only details. You are also potentially pushing away the progress others might make by being a douche.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daxecutioner24:
Agreed,people believe too much on these devs.like fanboys.respect them and thats it..no need to defend them every chance you get
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
People devs are those who just are better at handling java better then you are. Java = android, not coffee. Anyone can be a dev. I used to suck at all this.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] chris31jct:
Yes. I get all your comments about how no good is to flame. I dont really care. Just to begin with. I only posted that because people only do is ask and complain about the "few" devs that only do theme-ing and/or their little so called development. Thats flameful and disrespectful itself because if you want some ICS, you can enjoy Ravers Octane. It may not be ICS but you get my idea. This is an old phone, everybody knows that and we just got GB source a few weeks ago. Its not going to be rainning ROMs instantly. Also, GB is older than the phone itself. The Vibrant has been around for maybe 2 years and many people jumped in the first round of Galaxys, probably skipped this Vibrant Plus so then we dont get many users or devs, therefore why so little development. ICS just got out and is available on like three phones whereas the GB have been around and phones now even come with it while we had to start from froyo...

Bah this is pointless debating. Im just sick of these threads talking sh!+ about development here. Everyone should be grateful of what we have. Again, you want something made then do it yourself. Like it or not, its simple like that.

I wont be visiting this so much contributive thread with my so much non contributive posts. And dont mind critizing my typos, English is not my first language.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
All of you should call down.

Op, i remember seeing a thread on how to port any vibrant ROM to the sgs4g. It was pretty detailed and very good. Try looking into that to see if you could get a working ics from the vibrant
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
Same thing, since our phone is so different, wouldn't we need an ICS bootloader and or kernel source for ICS for it to work. CM7 may be here in a month, but ICS won't be here until a year after CM9 comes out, if at all. So, just wait for your 2 year tmo contract to end and switch to sprint and get the galaxy nexus 2(possibly 2012).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Alfred E.:
Can't we all just get along?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
I was looking into this and i thought that the port was able to use the gb bootloaders. I'm not sure about it, though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Exel:
I'm far from being a dev, I have a Vibrant and know how to tweak some stuff a bit, but nothing major. But I do learn quickly and if I concentrate on learning some stuff, I'll get it right eventually. I'm going to try to port some ROMs and tweak them up a bit, maybe even theme them. (Yay, I can already Photoshop. :p) But like I said, I have a Vibrant, my girlfriend has a Galaxy S 4G, but I wouldn't be able to get a hold of it all the time. If someone is willing to test a few things out for me, I'll be happy to give this a go.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daxecutioner24:
Nice:)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] emod0705:
Go for it..I'm sure a few HUNDRED would test this...lol
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eclipse_Droid:
as the title suggests i would like to know how to create zips with the android kitchen to update a current rom. eg- i want to make a flashable zip that will reinstall all the bloatware apps that i have removed from my rom?

all answers appreciated:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuggyunlimited:
The kitchen doesn't have that feature. Try downloading a mod in the section of thee phone your developing for and open the zip with 7zip don't close it take the apps you want to flag and put then in the system folder in the zip then extract the updater-script and modify it to give it a little message or something then delete the one in. the zip and drag you new one in there I can walk you through it if you don't get it